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Lemon Law Attorneys in Kent, WA

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When you submit a Kent lemon law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

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    A lemon law matter needs someone who handles lemon law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

  2. Size and complexity

    Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

  3. Jurisdiction and licensing

    Your matter is decided under Washington law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Washington who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

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    Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

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Lemon Law cases in Kent

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Kent drivers rack up miles on State Route 167, Interstate 5, and the Valley Freeway, and many buy or lease from dealerships along Pacific Highway South and the surrounding auto rows. When a new vehicle keeps returning to the shop for the same defect, Washington's lemon law offers a refund or replacement path with its own arbitration-style process, and related warranty or dealer claims can be brought in King County Superior Court. Repair orders, dates out of service, and written notice to the manufacturer are what make or break these claims. DearLegal matches you with a Washington-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Kent, with a free review.

  • Washington's lemon law provides a state administrative process for eligible new vehicles, while related warranty and dealer claims can be filed in King County Superior Court.
  • Heavy commuting on SR 167 and I-5 puts miles on vehicles quickly, which can matter for eligibility windows tied to time and mileage.
  • Vehicles purchased just over the line in Pierce or Snohomish County are still governed by Washington law, but out-of-state purchases can complicate coverage.

Washington lemon law rules at a glance

Kent cases run under Washington law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Washington page.

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State Lemon Law Citation

Motor Vehicle

Washington Motor Vehicle Lemon Law, RCW Ch. 19.118

Coverage Period / Mileage

2 years

2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever first (new vehicles)

Presumption Trigger

4 repairs

4 or more repair attempts for the same defect (2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service

Federal Backup

Magnuson-Moss

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW Ch. 19.86)

Statute of Limitations

30 months

30 months from delivery for the state arbitration (RCW § 19.118.090); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under RCW § 62A.2-725

Typical attorney fee

Fee-shifting

Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

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How much do Kent lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

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Fee modelManufacturer Pays Fees
Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win
Your recoverykept in full
Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In Washington lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Washington’s Motor Vehicle Lemon Law (RCW § 19.118.090), the Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW § 19.86.090, with treble damages up to $25,000), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most Washington lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Kent lemon law questions, answered

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Generally a new vehicle with a serious defect that the manufacturer's authorized shop cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts, or that has been out of service for an extended stretch, within the coverage period. Eligibility depends on the defect, the repair history, and whether proper notice was given. An attorney can review your paperwork against the statute's requirements.
Washington's lemon law focuses on new vehicles, though some still-covered vehicles resold within the warranty period can qualify. Used-car buyers who fall outside it often still have warranty, dealer misrepresentation, or undisclosed-damage claims. An attorney can tell you which route actually fits your purchase.
Washington sets eligibility and filing deadlines that vary, and they can be tied to time from delivery as well as mileage. Because a short delay can put you outside the window, gather every repair order and have a Washington attorney confirm your exact deadline as soon as the pattern of repairs becomes clear.
Under RCW § 19.118.041, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 2 years or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts (2 for serious safety defects), or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days.
WA’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. Magnuson-Moss, the WA UCC implied warranty, and the Consumer Protection Act protect used buyers.

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